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Misty May-Treanor trades the beach for ballroom
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Misty May-Treanor just won back-to-back gold medals in beach volleyball, but all she can think about is dancing.
People:Toni Braxton Brooke Burke Source:(AP)
2008-09-22
Kevin Connolly Humbled by the Michael Phelps Phenomenon
Los Angeles (E! Online) - The Phelpsian frenzy shows no sign of slowing down.
Nations:U.S. People:Michael Phelps Nastia Liukin Kobe Bryant
2008-08-30
Host China wins gold medal race; US first overall
BEIJING - China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array of small nations also had reasons to celebrate.
Nations:Russia Germany Afghanistan Jamaica Tunisia Pakistan People:Michael Phelps Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-24
Americans sweep beach volleyball gold medals
BEIJING - Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser have completed the American sweep of the beach volleyball gold medals, beating Brazil in three sets.
Nations:Brazil U.S. Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-22
China Olympic breakthroughs keep coming
BEIJING (AFP) - One thing China will take away from their home Olympics will be the series of breakthroughs in sports that previously eluded them and beach volleyball was added to that burgeoning list Thursday.
Nations:Brazil Netherlands Canada People:Li Na Liu Xiang Emilie Heymans Chen Ruolin Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-08-21
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